Phone Screen

In order to advance to the Interview / Demo phase of the hiring process, you have to pass the phone screen first. It’s simple, and we’ll show you exactly how to do it.

Topics Covered

• The who, what, when, where, and why of the phone screen
• Prepare for your phone screen by researching the school and preparing a pitch
• Questions commonly asked during the phone screen
• Easily avoided mistakes that many teachers make

Insider Tips

• Be sure to talk about why your experience has made you a good fit for that particular school. You want the interviewer to imagine you teaching in one of their classrooms.
• Script out your pitch or take notes to follow along during the call -- remember, they can’t see you!

Other Resources

• Three Things To Know About A Phone Interview With A School Recruiter
• Six Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
• Teacher Interview Hack: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
• The Teacher Hiring Process: An Overview
• Q&A With Mal Davis: What A Former Teacher Recruiter Wants You To Know